THE 3I0RXIXG OREGOXIAX, TIIURSDAT, FEBKUAET 21, I91S. "
tl
STANDARDS ARE HIGH
Portland Motion Picture Cen
sors File Report.
6517 REELS ARE VIEWED
Board Flads Oaly 14 Rejections
canary In Tnr and SOT Ellna-
laatioua Repaired 10 View
ers Do Mark. Without Py.
north and at tbe acuta: third. the lack
u snipping.
But it la because tha natural condi
tions here at Portland and In the coun
try naturally tritiutarr ta it In freight
moTHont so completely lend them.
selves ta precisely reUrt the Xailon
aad tha Government need, that the
very wonderful opportualty teunporart
it eziata an opportunity that may
nerer attain arise so favorable for the
accowpUiOiisrat af what Portland d
sires that, aa I aaa it. unusnal means
rhould ba employed for rehabilitating;
in a commercial and maritime way the
port of Portland.
I did not. In my talk before the
Chamber of Commerce, specify as
the number that sheuld compose the
delegation that should visit Washing
ton to present a vivid picture of the
natural and artificial facilities that
exist in Portland and the Lower Co
lumbla River ports before the authorl-
IDTtvrRWKVT CO MEM T0
MAX.
d for still more
Ich la eapreeaed J
le people. Much T
llms In the roll- J
Information gathered from varloas
eurcea Indlcatea that motion picture
theaters ta Portland nave standards
kixher thaaj thoaa of most eltlea, ac
cording to the annual report of Mrs.
K. T. Col well, aecretary of the Board
f JJotlon Picture Censors, whlca. re
port was filed yesterday.
The report snows that during 111"
lowers examined till reels of pictures
averaging 1900 feet each, or .17.00
lineal feet. Fifty per cent of them
were drama. 4 per cent comedies and
le per -eat were educational filma
Out of X4- aubecta TU-wed only 14
were rejected and not allowed to ran.
cUlmiMUont were required la 11.
Power la Limited.
"Much that tha board ralrbt like
ta do ta improving the character of
pictures. reads Mra Colwell'a report.
"I thought sot to lie within its field.
The exercise of Its powers along such
lines might be open to doubt, but It
would satisfy tha need for still
rigid eeaaorahlp. which
by larite classes of th
time la consumed In fll
lag of cigarettes and smoking them.
la drinkleg cocktails and highballs,
la standing at bsrs and alt tine la calea,
and Is out of all proportion, to any.
thine known in real life.
"The board has been bilged to let
the stream of melodrama be shown,
except when It opposes the plain rul'S
of propriety and decency. As for the
romediea. their lewdness and vulgarity
aanse them U be nailer oonstaal ob
ervation. V lew ere Serve Pre.
"The viewers, about 100 In alt serv
ing voluntarily and without pay, come
from all walks of life. They have
been Instructed that their decisions
au-e to be founded on principle and
must not take into account personal
prejudice. The board does not pretend
that the decisions will satisfy every
Individual, but the purpose Is to formu.
late and express public opinion on mo
tion pictures.
-It Is possible that a little higher
standard might have been reached
through the elimination of aa exceed
ingly small proportion of the pictures
that were passed, yet It must be re
nroibered that all such progress Is
necessarily gradual, and that any
movement for social betterment may
bo retarded by arbitrary attempts to
CO too far beyond pubile opinion.
if ' ' a t
IOC
ion
Eastern Star Red Cross Workers Will Meet in Our Auditorium, on the Fourth Foor, Today From 10 to 5 All Members Are Invited
Smileage Week Send a Smileage Book to Your. Soldier or Sailor This Week Books Are for Sale at Special Booth on Main Floor
U. S. Thrift
Stamps
and War Saving- Certificates are
the safest investments in the world.
Buy tbem and help win the -war.
For sale, Main Office, Fourth Floor.
The Standard Store of the Northwest
Olds, Wortman & King
Reliable Merchandise Reliable Methods
40c Coffee 29c
Department 4ih Floor
No delivery of Coffee except
with other purchases made in the
Grocery Department. 40c OQ
OWK Coffee, special, pound -iC
r-OWK COCOA in bulk, lb., 210
Special Showing of Spring Coats in the Basement
New Shipment Just Received See Display in Windows on Alder Street
o
. n f
" . . - - 'I i
: -:.;7: 1
r AN-... " :
tin
Toilet Paper
9 Rolls 35c
Basement At this special low
price) Thursday only. Good qual
ity Crepe Paper in standard size
rolls. No phone orders ac- OCT
cepted. Special, 9 rolls OtIU
The Basement Store will feature a notable display of Women's and Misses new Spring
Coats Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Coats for street wear, for motoring, for sport or
for dress occasions advance styles for the coming: season in all the newest and most -desirable
materials. Extraordinary values at
$16.50, $19.50, $25.00, $27.50
Whether you are ready to buy or not, be sure and see this display, as it is the most com
plete wa have ever had so early in the season. At each of the above prices there is a good
selection of models, and every garment is a remarkable bargain at the price. We are also
showing aa excellent range of the new Spring Suits and Dresses at the lowest prices.
nnr 17 1 T. Clean-Up Sale of All Odd
1 lie i? lliai Utt Ve LotsintheBasementStore
Harry Rtehey.
A irratlf ylns; advancement has
come to Harry Klchey, for mora
than five years past connected
with the Peitia-Grossmayer Com
pany and for four years prior ta
that manager of the Portland
aa-eacy of tba Columbia Ufe dc
Trust Company. Mr. Klchey has
been called to take the position
of manager of the Milwaukee
asency of the Travelers Insur
ance Company, of Hartford, Conn.
sir. Klchey baa been an enthu
siastic worker in the Rotary Club,
Ad Club and other orsanisalions
of the city, lira Richey has been
active In Red Cross work. They
plan to leave within a week and
will locate In lillwankea after a
trip to tba company beadquar
ters for instructions.
Tha agency manager whom Mr.
Richey Is to succeed, a Mr. Gor
don, was instantly killed a few
days a bo. when a huge icicle
dropped on his bead.
Women s
Sweaters
At $3.29
Basement Choose that new Sweater now
at a worth while saving;! In this special
lot there are about 100 garments. Some in
plain colors, others in combinations of vari
ous shades, with roll collars, belts and
pockets. All are made up in soft fPO OQ
ur-Anl vnrna. Pjiscmpnt Sale nriee ti)teaW
Thursday, Friday and Saturday the Basement
Store offers sensational underpricings on odd lots,
remnants, broken lines-and odds and ends in all de
partments in most instances quantities are limited
therefore it is to your advantage to shop early. S. &
H. Green Trading Stamps given with purchases.
$1.50 Kimonos $1
Of Figured Flannelette
Basement One small lot of Women's Kimonos priced
for quick selling. Attractive styles made up (PI ff
in good quality -figured flannelette. Special tBXeUl
House Dresses 95c
Basement Women's House Dresses in several good
styles of excellent quality percales. Also a few QPT
aJts
J Women's Kimonos in crepe material. Special
TIME LIMIT IS EXTENDED ;i
tR RISK WirHtJICE MIT BE AP
PLIED TOR IXTIL APRIL 13.
Aatesaatla Policy Has Ceased Caea-
pals Caadaeted by Red Creea Has
lied WeaeVrfal Saeceaa.
Applications for soldiers war risk In.
sriranre have been extended to April
1. no matter when a soldier, sailor or
nurse enlisted.
This was tha Information received
yesfrday by the Portland Chapter of
the Id Crosa. Trees dispatches bad
Indicated that tha eatenslon applied
only to those who were enlist'd prior
le twtober li. and whoso time limit was
lip February 1 2.
There is. however, no automatic In-
arancc. That went out February 11.
M htle aoldiers may apply for insnr
anra within 12 days from date of en
listment, and there will ba no other
eitewatnaa. If the etplry date falls prior
to April 1 Z. applications may be made
up ta April 11.
Relatives are. therefore, orred by
the fled Cross to bombard their soldier
relatives with demands that they in
aure. The eamnatca conducted by the Red
Cross everywhere bss had wonderful
sure-ess. Hut 20 per cent of men were
injured when the I.ed Crosa got to
work br letter, telegraph and cable.
Now l.eoo.oo men are Insured and
7.ae nnlnsurrd. so from 20 per cent,
the perccntaKe mark baa leaped to 41
per cent
The I'nlted States Government Is
now sending; Sot men to every can
tonment and France to urge the neces
sity ox war tnaurance.
IMMEDIATE ACTI0N URGED
Alexander Tt. Smith Saj-s Future of
rorUaad Icpnila o Sir pa Taken.
TORTUXD. Feb. 19 (To the Edi
tor.! aiay i oe accoraeo space for a
brief diecuseion of the matter referred
to In your Iradioff editorial of this
morning, which is based on a sugges
tion I made for Portland's benefit,
responding ta an Invitation ef your
Chamber of Commerce to addreaa iu
pirmheraT
I frit and still feel, a sincere defclre
to help Portland and to help It. cpe
dally, in the way of such redevelop
ment of Its port and natural marine
families as would help restore it not
alone to Its former poaltlen among
I'aciflc porta, but In a manner to bring
into activity all of Its latent pos.Mblll
lies. The "picture' yon present, cither
of conditions as they are. In respect to
ties now clothed with power to do what
Portland desires done, although I think
would be a splendid delegation and
Ly no means a larger one than the
urgency of the situation from a Na
tional point of view and more parti-
y from Portland's point of view.
es.
hat yon say Inferentially. there
fore, regarding the Oregon delegation
In Congress Is true, then all the more
need of a supplementing demonstration
and In aa extremely forceful and vivid
way. of precisely what Portland and
the Lower Columbia River possess In
the wsy of facilities for relieving- the
railroad freight congestion on this
coast.
It la In the bands of Secretary of the
Treasury McAdoo to do exactly what
Portland desires done. He is the man
to see and the man to impress. In a
striking manner, especially In a
thorough convincing manner, with the
truth that the Port of Portland and
the Lower Columbia River possess pre
cisely the facilities that be. as director
general of the railroads of the country,
should Immediately avail of.
Bear in mind, the only thing that
creates such a favorable situation for
Portland achieving what she desires, is
this acuta state of freight congestion
on the Pacific. As soon as that Is
relieved the difficulties of winning for
Portland what Portland needs In the
way ef revived port business will lapse
bark Into their normal state. That this
may not be soon la Portland's great
present opportunity. Thst the oppor
tunity should be availed of while it
exists in Its present state should re
quire no argument with aarone sin
cere I y desirous of restoring tba port"
to Portland.
I have bad a great deal of personal
experience with public officials In
Washington and know, therefore, that
nothing so greatly impresses them as
the number and character of a delega
tion visiting tbem and this is mora true
If the merits of their case are convinc
ing and the distance the delegation
comes, the expense they Incur, and the
earnestness and determination they
show are what they should be to
luxify sorh an undertaking,
Unquestionably. In my Judgment.
such a delegation would have brief
opportunity afforded It through your
Oregon congressional delegation to get
your appeal directly before President
Wilson.
There Is no need of my attempting a
recital of the basic conditions upon
which Portland presents Its claim for
the routing of freight to Portland and
the Government in some manner ac
quiring needed ships for carrying away
such freight aa could be brought here
to relieve the present temporary Pa
cific Coast freight congestion. Yon
know them thoroughly, aa do the re
sponsible men In the Chamber of Com
merer, who. doubtless, already have
presented tbem to their senators and
representatives in Congreaa and which
form the basis of their appeals for
such recoguition and use of Portland's
port facilities as the needs of the ha
tlon should compel the Government to
avail of. and gladly avail of.
As I see it. therefore, all that 1
necessary is that the basic fata should
be presented in so complete, so Impres-
Corset Cover
Embroidery
17c Yd.
Basement 18-Inch Corset Cover
Embroidery in pretty designs with
well-worked edges. Regular 1 rj
29c grade. Special, yard --'
VOILE FL0UNCINGS, A
42 inches wide. Special, yard
Handkerchiefs
12 for 5oc
Basement Great many dainty
styles with one comer embroidered
and neat edges. While any Cfl
remain Thursday, 12 for
Boudoir Caps
Only 19c
Basement Final disposal of Eou
doir Caps lines heretofore selling
at 25c and 35c. Priced spe- "I Q
cial for this sale, at only J-e7lw j
Women's Silk Waists $1.98
Clean-Up of Odd Lines
Basement The above price scarcely covers
cost of making, but we are determined to clean
np this special lot at once. Great assortment
of 6tyles, some in dressy effects for evening
and party wear, others in neat tailored styles.
Taffetas, Messalines, Wash Silks, T- QQ
Chiffons, Crepes, Nets., etc. Choice 3Xe70
Women's
Lingerie Waists
Special 87c
Basement Odd lyies women's Lingerie Waists,
only one or two of a kind; soiled and C'7
mussed, but extraordinary values at O
Camisoles at 89c
Basemen t Women's Camisoles of
dainty wash silks, laces, net3 and
ribbons. Pink or white. All OQ,
sizes. Priced special, at only tJafw
Odd Lines Ribbons 19c
Basement Several hundred yards in this clean
up offering. Ribbons for hairbows, fancy "I Q
bags, etc. Plain and figured. The yard XaU
We give S. & H. Green Stamps. Ask for them.
t
rl
Sample Muslinwear
Greatly Reduced
Basement NIGHT GOWNS, ENVELOPE CHEMISE, PRINCESS
sr.lPS. SKIRTS. DRAWERS AND COMBINATION SUITS
manufacturers' sample lines, made up for show purposes and con
sequently workmanship and materials are of the best. Scores of
styles in all the above garments. Economical women will do well
to supply their needs for the coming season! Low prices prevail.
Women's $2 Corsets $1.79
Basement Several good models in this special offering
odd lines of high-grade Corsets in front or back-laced styles
with rust-proof boning and good quality hose sup- rTQ
porters attached. Sizes from 19 to 30. $2 grade tOXel e7
ONE LOT Women's Corsets priced for quick selling 59 f
Women's Brassieres 19c
Banement Of extra good grade muslin, trimmed with em
broidery. Fastened in front with hooks and eyes or but
toned at the back. Excellent fitting Brassieres "1 Q
SIZE 40 ONLY Basement Sale price Thursday only
Umbrellas
At 98c
Basement Only 123 Umbrellas in
this lot. They are from our regular
stock formerly selling at higher
prices. Sizes for men and
women. Priced special today
98c
Women's Night
Gowns $1
Basement Good heavy quality Flan
nelette Night Gowns with long or
short sleeves. Blue or pink C? "j (f
stripes. Priced special at 5XeUtl
JVool Broadcloth
$U0 Yard
Basement 62 inches wide and good
weight for suits, skirts and coats.
Shown in an excellent range of the
wanted colors. Priced spe- Q-t PTA
j cial for this sale, at, yar
301
IOC
Main Floor Specials
for Today
Make your dollars do their full duty by taking ad
vantage of these extra special, offerings for Thursday.
TRADING STAMPS GIVEN WITH PURCHASES.
At Center Circle, Main Floor
Women's Sweaters
Special $4.98
Main Floor If you need a new Sweater, here is a good
chance to buy it at a substantial saving. Fashionable
sport stripe Sweaters with sailor collar, belt or sash;
also new models with sport pockets, wide belts and high
collars. Shetland wool, angora or brush (Jyl QQ
wool. ?5.50 to ?6.50 Sweaters. Special t&xwO
HouseDresses$1.25
Bargain Circle, Main Floor
Main Floor Women's House Dresses in light and dark
colors. Plain chambrays or fancy striped and figured
percales; also striped and checked ginghams. Q" Op"
Round or flat collars. Priced special, at only tDXeasiJ
$7.50 to $10.00 Boots
Special $6.48 Pair
Main Floor Women's 8 or 9-inch
laced tan Military Boots khaki
calf, with olive drab cloth tops; all
tan calf, women's "Officer" style,
wave top; brown calf with harmon
izing cloth top; all cocoa brown calf
with imitation tip and light colored
grained calf street Boot. New
medium heeled last
with narrow toe. Not
all sizes. Standard
$7.50 to $10 Qf AO
Boots, pair. DUe0
WOMEN'S 8-inch
Laced Boots with
colored cloth tops. All
sizes. $6 to C QQ
J6.50 Boots DWO'
j
7
a
,
a
A i
rill
thereafter
'' rapreaentation In Conrea orlBlve ana therefore so convincing a
as they should be. Indicate the need of
sometMnc rtrair. unusual, yet prae
llral and effective.
Nearly eeerythina; materially affect
enir the situation la abnormal: 11 rat,
tjenrmnrnt control of the rail road a;
,rmit, the freleht ennceetion at the
EFFICIENCY
li a wartime word. II
applies to cooks and cook
ing. It applies to natri
'tious dishes whose; flavors
ore made delicate, snappy
and appetizing by the
efficient sauce;
LEAsPERRINS
SAUCE
It "wakes B2l.tastdcss
manner as to win for Portland what
Portland deslrea A large delegation of
leading Portland business men. anions
them a g-oodly number who will ba able
to present the facts succinctly, earnest
ly. asraresMlvely. aa the attitude of an
aroused and determined and united
community, able to and eager to render
the Government and through It the
Nation, a rrreatly needed and moat use
ful service, should accomplish I be
lieve will Immensely belp to accomplish
what Is de-slred.
Tbe delegation, or an Important
nucleus of It. should ba prepared to re
main la Washington to press upon the
attention of the authorities Immediate
and favorable consideration of the
practical plans It will suggest.
Tbe representatives la Washington
of the great newspapers of Oregon
could very easily secure in tbe local
Washington .newspapers extended and
accurate discussion of wbat the Port
land delegation was there for. and ba
of great assistance In molding public
I had better say of fic-ial opinion
favorably to Portland's claims.
In this way. I am convinced, the lead
ing citisens of Portland have oppor
tunityvery unusual and most favor
able opportunity at this time to win
for Portland what should become the
broad, foundation, pt ft commercial gud
..iim development tt
1..-K1- Portland rapidly to grow
- i n ttecome and
permanently to remain great AmerL
can seaport.
ti... it iki nnusual and but tempo
rary opportunity Is not now availed of
r m a n.-h Imnresslve manner as
.......i PnrtlanH stands a chance of
Intln, the erreat benefits that the offi
elals of the Government to whom its
ii.i.niinn will anneal are now able to
confer uDon Portland. I should say,
therefore, that an expenditure of any
where from 120.000 ta $30,000 not onl:
m-nnl.l h thoroughly justified at this
time and In some such manner as
have Puirs;Kted. but that It Is vital to
Portland that It should leave no such
atone unturned for Its welfare and per
niancnt benefit.
I am a stranger to Portalnd. from the
extreme eastern part of the country.
grateful to a goodly number of its
citisens who are Interested in maritime
matters for the generous support they
have given and are giving an enter
nrise with which I am connected and
which causes me to desire to do some
thing special or unuaual to demonstrate
my appreciation and what I have at
tempted to do I believe. If done, will be
of enduring and great benefit to Port'
land, and this entirely and wholly ex
plains my motives and purposes.
ALEXANDER B. SMITH.
X. W. IV. Organizers Held.
HOOD RIVKR. Or- Feb. 20. iFpe-
claL) Fred Nevis and Joseph Schra
der, self-confessed I. W. W, are beioc
held here to await action by the Fed
eral grand jury In Portland. E. Wat
kins, from the United States District
Attorney's office In Portland, was here
yesterday examining the prisoners. He
spent the night at Cascade I-ocks,
where the men were arrested for L W.
W. agitation. gathering evidence
againat bchrader and Nevis, both of
horn, as Is attested by papers found
on them, are L W. w. organiaera.
JteaJ Tb pregoolaa classified, ads,
TABLOID MINSTRELSSEEN
KEESB BROTHERS BOLD FIRST
PLACE OS STRAXD'S J'EW BILL
called "The Scarlet Pimpernel,"' a story
having Its. setting in Franca during
iu reign or terror.
Tradltloss Are Fallowed la Dance Ar
rangement, Splendor of Costumes and
Uarmoay Offerings, All l ta Data.
Minstrelsy in tabloid form claims pre
mier place on tbe Strand's new bill,
sponsored by tbe Reese brothers, who
have followed all the dearly beloved
traditions of minstrelsy in regard to
dance arrangement and splendor of
costume and harmony offerings.- but
have brought it all np to date in Its
songs and Its Jokes..
The Reese chaps have a dozen tal
ented jubilee entertainers in their train
clever folk, who while dull care
away. This act is handsomely staged.
The Great Westln. who has the gift
of making up with a few deft touches
so as to resemble famous folk. Is an
other act that vies for first place.
Westin is original in hia impersona
tions, picking out and making capital
of many famous people other imitators
have not attempted.
A pair of singles who have novel
numbers are Musical Irving, who of
fers a harmonious instrumental act.
which sets feet a-tapplng and wins
enoores. The other single is Dixie
Roy, a singing comedienne with a
smiling personality, plenty of pep and
real comedy, plus pleasing songs.
A pair of pantomime comedians
whose physical prowess finds an out
let in a merry lot of tumbling and a
whirlwind of somersaults are Arville
and McKnight. The picture on the
new bill Is one of the roost Interesting
in many months.
'Dusty Farnum. stage star of a
dozen big successes and popular all
over where film fans flourish. Is ap
pearing (a fev romantic, realistic- drama .
LICENSE ORDINANCE DIES
Commissioner Kellahrr Satisfied
Car Advertising Is Ho Gold -Mine
When City Commissioner Kellalier
got to probing around In the streetcar
advertising business he discovered that
there really is not as much money in
the business as he thought when he
presented an ordinance to the council
to increase the license fee on this class
of business from S.aO a year to fiouo
a year. Accordingly, he yesterday
asked the council to kill his proposed
ordinance.
Mr. Kellaher announced that be had
misgivings as to the earnings of the
company when lie introduced the meas
ure and was disillusioned when ha in
vestigated.
PROTEST TIME IS FIXED
Council to Consider BUI Iieguloting
Fund Soliciting Wednesday.
All persons or organizations opposed
to the plan of the City Council to pro
hibit the solicitation of f unda on streets
or In buildings or homes for charitable
or patriotio purposes, without first ob
taining official permission, will nave
opportunity to present their arguments
to the uity council next Wednesday
morning at 10 o'clock.
An ordinance tightening up on solici
tation to that extent will be before the
council at that time for final passage.
Loggers Bny Thrift Stamps.
ABERDEEN. Wash., Feb. 20. (Spe-
ciaD-Losgers employed In tha Clem-
mons camps near Montesano have pur
caaBe4 v5 JiDOft worth, o (hrilt
stamps. Of this sum J2000 worth wert
purchased at a meeting at that camp
last week. Sales in other camps are
reported growing. Those in charge of
the campaign in this county believe
that sales of stamps this month will
aggregate $100,000, which is $30,000
over the district's monthly quota.
Iliarles. They are Sunny Sands School,
of Puget Island; Districts 16 and 6, of
Pkauiokawa.
MINORS WILL BE BARRED
Boys Under Ago to Be Kept From
Card Rooms Under Proposed Law.
Minors are to be barred from card
rooms. Mayor Baker yesterday asked
City Attorney LaKocho to prepare an
amendment to tha cardrooia license or
dinanco prohibiting any boy under age
from going into the rooms.
When the ordinance originally was
passed some time ago the minor feature
was overlooked, the Mayor says, m
will ask for tho passage of the amend
ment in euch way that it will becomo
effective at once. It will ba consld
ered next Wednesday.
Cathlaniet Red Cross Drive On.
CATHTJAMET. Wash- Fen. 20. Spe-
ciaX) The Junior Red Cross drive is
on in this county this week. Three
schools are already 100 per cent aux
Just ask for
Si
QoDlhioOO
Green Chlje Cheese
and be sura
It Is Bluhlli!
lf
f Goes Further
H Delicious Flavor Jj
Vacuum Packed ff
y&Guaranteed $
PORTLAND BRANCH
2L S. Brandenstcin & Co
27-29 N. Front St
34
a
u
n
n
o
1
I!